Argumentative Writing Review

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes or challenges the main argument.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to agree with your point of view.

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What is the author's purpose in writing?

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The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is an example of persuasive writing?

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the support for that assertion.

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Why is it important to address counterarguments?

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It strengthens your argument by showing you have considered other viewpoints.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.